Reflections on life: the funny, poignant, serious and quirky

I do not usually write off the cuff this way–but today I had to update my “About LouAnn”. Before today I had stated that my husband John and I had been married almost 30 years. As of today, May 21, 2012, we have officially been married 30 years. I cannot believe it–we have had ups, downs, and all arounds, but we are still here. Our secret? Not sure – except that we can talk to each other and we enjoy each other’s company (most of the time–as anyone who has been married for a minute knows–there are those other times,….)

Our wedding was small. My mom made my dress, which I still have tucked away–and no, I cannot get into it (although I have lost five pounds in the last little while–I would need to lose a few more–as I weighed about 120 when I was married–I do not weigh 120 now).

We were married in the small country church that I grew up in, with my sister as my maid– I guess matron of honour since she was married. The most important people were there — my family, and some friends. The reception was at my parents’ house, and I still remember walking into the house after we had dinner in the banquet room of a local restaurant, and finding all the candles in the house lit–it was so pretty. I remember a few things from the day–but whenever the focus is on me I tend to get overwhelmed–and if ever there is a day to get overwhelmed–I guess it is your wedding day.

Congratulations–Happy Anniversary! 30 years is a wonderful celebration. We’ve been married, um, excuse me, must count on fingers, 33 years. Isn’t it wonderful when we can communicate with the one we’ve married after all these years?

Thank you – I will be where you are in three years–but then again you will still be three years ahead of me–congrats to you too. Communication is key–when it is not where it should be, tough times ensue.

I did not get married until I was 29 and did not have kids until I was 33 and 38 –you have lots of time–so what if my youngest son came home when he was in grade 3 and said some of the kids in his class had grandmothers my age–

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